Forage is one of my new west side favorites. I've only been twice but it has been phenomenal both times.
The first time I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. I do my own pulled pork from time to time and during my stint in California my recipe was called "enlightening". Now, that gentleman may have been in altered state of mind at the time, but I still like to think I know a thing or two about the subject. Let me tell you... The meat was done perfect, the texture was on point, just the right amount of sauce, all the trappings were great too. It made me feel like a fledgling artist seeing a Monet in person for the first time. "This is how the masters do it." I thought.
My most recent visit was to celebrate my parent's 39th anniversary. Good drinks, good appetizers, and the mushroom fettuccine was glorious. I wasn't enlightened by it though, I was en-heavied. I swear I put on a good five pounds from that meal alone. Totally worth it!
Devils on Horseback- Do yourself a favor and try these. Pork fat rules. Always.
Fried Cheese Curds- You'll never enjoy mozzarella sticks or any other fried cheese product as much after trying these. You've been warned.
Some kinda s'more dessert- It's elegant but still tastes just like a s'more without the benefit of dangerously waving around a flaming marshmallow at your closet friends. I wasn't as impressed as I was with everything else, but I'm not going to knock something for simply tasting like its namesake. Would probably try a different dessert next time. Now, if they served a deconstructed s'more on plate with a little cup with a lump or two of hot charcoal in the center and some fondue forks so I could set some 'mallows on fire I'd argue they need a sixth star straight away.
Most importantly, the rest of the party including the parents loved it too! Shout out the the awesome service from Ryann (I may have butched the spelling there). The whole experience was fantastic.
Now if only they had brisket...